Chapter 475 : The Fallen Clan's Dark Secret

"That Liu Clan of Luomo Island..."

Lyra Jiang recounted with a sigh, narrating the events of several hundred years past.

The Liu Clan of Eastern Sea Luomo Island was originally one of the great cultivation clans within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, possessing a Nascent Soul True Lord and could be considered a core force of the Human Race.

Yet, no one could have foreseen that the Liu Clan True Lord had long been corrupted by an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond this world], becoming a puppet for the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [a powerful class of demonic beings from beyond this world].

When the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm erupted over six hundred years ago, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon seized the opportunity to activate many hidden agents, aiming to crush the Human Race in a pincer attack.

Among these hidden agents, however, a True Lord-level cultivator from the Liu Immortal Clan was a relatively rare occurrence.

The mission of the Liu Clan True Lord back then was not to flank the peak powerhouses of the Human Race, but to secretly assassinate peerless Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed with extraordinary talent and destiny] like Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, who possessed Dao Lord Potential [the potential to reach the Dao Lord realm, a pinnacle of cultivation].

"Strictly speaking, they succeeded."

Lyra Jiang sighed once more, shaking her head as she continued, "The Verdant Consort's innate talent was no less than my own, and she was the inheritor of Qingxu Dao Lord's legacy. Her fall was a tremendous loss for the entire Eastern Sea Cultivation World."

"Qingxu Dao Lord?" Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly before he inquired, "I only know that Yvonne the Violet Consort inherited the legacy of Violet Cosmos Dao Lord. I am unaware of the origins of this Qingxu Dao Lord." This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com (official site). Visit for updates.

"This matter should indeed be told to you now..."

Hearing him bring this up, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra Jiang] pondered for a moment before finally recounting her relationship with Yvonne the Violet Consort [the True Lord known as the Violet Consort].

Strictly speaking, she, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Verdant Consort [the True Lord known as the Verdant Consort] were all cultivators from the same lineage, merely hailing from different branch families.

Both Violet Cosmos Dao Lord [the Dao Lord of the Violet Cosmos] and Qingxu Dao Lord [Dao Lord Qingxu] were Pure Yang Dao Lord [Dao Lords who had attained the Pure Yang Realm] who had achieved the Dao many years prior. They were older than Lyra Jiang's father and were his true senior fellow disciples. Long ago, they had departed from the Purple Realm [the Ziyin Realm] by venturing along the path at the end of the Demonic Abyss [the Demonic Abyss].

This was also the reason why, when Lyra Jiang's father sent her away, he entrusted the Heavenly Dao Qi [the innate Primordial Violet Qi, a supreme treasure of creation] and the Dao Lord Heritage [the heritage legacy of a Dao Lord] to Yvonne the Violet Consort and Verdant Consort.

"I never imagined such a karmic connection existed."

Eldrin Chen [Eldrin of the Chen Clan] felt a tremor in his heart. A single lineage producing three Dao Lord [Dao Lords, supreme cultivators], and all from the same generation—what kind of transcendent existence could have taught such astonishing disciples?

He had some inkling in his mind, but felt the implications were too vast; with his current level of cultivation, it was not yet appropriate for him to discuss such matters.

Pushing these thoughts aside, Eldrin Chen recalled the True Lord Assembly [the grand gathering and market for True Lords] in Qingluan Continent [the Azure Simurgh Continent] and said with a smile, "Since the Barter Convention [the grand trade convention] in Qingluan Continent is about to commence, we should not delay any further."

"Agreed."

Lyra Jiang also nodded, pulling her thoughts back from the realm of memory.

Having decided to attend the True Lord Assembly, they did not delay. That very day, they rode their flying swords to the Ji Clan to take the Teleportation Formation at the Ji Continent Trading Post bound for Qingluan Continent.

The Long-Distance Teleportation Formation of the Ji Clan could traverse hundreds of millions of Li-lengths in a single activation, reaching the far shores of the endless void. However, the cost for each such teleportation was staggeringly high, amounting to several million Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

Such an exorbitant fee could strain even a Golden Core Cultivator. Fortunately, the Teleportation Formation could transport eighty-one individuals at once. Divided per person, the cost came down to merely several tens of thousands of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation], a sum a Purple Mansion Cultivator could grit their teeth and bear.

Yet, because the number of cultivators in the vicinity of Ji Continent who could afford such teleportation was limited, the formation bound for Qingluan Continent typically only activated once every few years.

As luck would have it, this was not one of those scheduled activation times. Just as Eldrin Chen was considering whether to save some Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation] and travel to Qingluan Continent by flying sword, Feiye the Night's Bane and Freya Ji found them.

Freya Ji looked at Lyra Jiang with a smile. "We are also heading to the Azure Lotus Continent. Why don't we all go together?"

"That would indeed save us a great deal of travel," Eldrin Chen replied.

Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in a respectful salute, a warm smile on his face as he prepared to take out the Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

But Feiye the Night's Bane waved his hand in refusal, shaking his head with a chuckle. "Powering the Teleportation Formation with a Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] costs far less than you imagine."

"How could I possibly accept Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] from you for such a minor cost?"

"Then we offer our sincere thanks."

Seeing their firm refusal, Eldrin Chen could only offer a grateful smile.

The four of them stepped into the Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel across vast distances]. In a dizzying whirl of spatial distortion, they traversed forty million Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers, arriving at the distant shore of this vast mountain range.

Emerging from the Teleportation Formation, Eldrin Chen found himself within an immense market. The place teemed with cultivators, a bustling sea of humanity far more prosperous than the Ji Continent Trading Post he had known. Stalls and shops lined the avenues, their proprietors hawking every manner of cultivation resource.

"This is the Azure Simurgh Market," Feiye the Night's Bane announced, noting Eldrin's curious gaze. This content originates from audio-novel . com. Please respect copyright.

Seeing his puzzlement, Feiye the Night's Bane began to explain. Compared to the Ji Continent Cultivation World, which had only been settled for a mere three millennia, the origins of this Azure Simurgh Continent Cultivation World were far more ancient.

The dominant sect of the Qingluan Continent, the Feathered Pavilion, had stood for over eight thousand years. It had weathered multiple Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [cataclysmic invasions from the depths of the demonic realm] without faltering, safeguarding countless generations of the Human Race as they multiplied and thrived.

Through the relentless efforts of its cultivators, parts of the Qingluan Continent had been greatly reclaimed. The environment had improved, and the once-pervasive Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land [regions corrupted by demonic energy and forbidden to righteous cultivators] had been almost entirely purged. In some areas, ordinary mortals could now survive without relying on protective Formation [magical arrays].

It was precisely because of this that the Qingluan Continent boasted a significantly larger population of low-rank cultivators compared to the Ji Continent. Although the number of high-rank cultivators was still constrained by resources, it remained a considerable figure.

"Setting aside the high-ranking cultivators for now, the number of Qi Refinement Cultivators [cultivators at the initial stage of absorbing spiritual energy] in this Qingluan Continent is likely more than triple that of Ji Continent."

Feiye the Night's Bane spoke calmly, then added, "The production of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] here is considerably greater than in Ji Continent. Should you find yourselves in urgent need of Five Elements Essence in the future, you might consider purchasing it here."

"That way, even if you pay a premium, the markup won't be excessive."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod of agreement and then stepped into the market.

Given their esteemed status, it was only natural that their arrival in Qingluan Continent would not go unnoticed by the Feathered Pavilion.

Soon, a True Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] received them. After the customary pleasantries, they were guided to a Cultivation Cave [a secluded dwelling imbued with spiritual energy for meditation and cultivation] for their temporary stay.

Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang settled into their Cultivation Cave, but they had barely taken a sip of tea when they sensed a visitor approaching their abode.

The visitor was none other than Zixu the Daoist. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he smiled and said, "So you have emerged from seclusion, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. The True Lord Assembly [a grand gathering of Nascent Soul realm cultivators] is still a few days away, so I took the liberty of paying you a visit."

"Ah, please, have a seat."

Eldrin Chen nodded and gestured for Zixu the Daoist to sit down.

Zixu the Daoist smiled as he took his seat. After a subtle observation of his surroundings, he transmitted a silent message, his voice laced with caution: "Has Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] perhaps offended someone of significant power?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly. He exchanged a swift, meaningful glance with Lyra Jiang before responding, "What leads you to say that, Fellow Daoist?"

"Although my cultivation is not profound, I once had a stroke of fortune and obtained a fragment of the Heavenly Secrets Secret Art [a mystical art for divining fate and unraveling heavenly mysteries]," Zixu the Daoist began, his expression turning grave and earnest.

"The moment we met, I sensed an anomaly," he continued, his tone low and serious. "It seems you are being tracked by a profound Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique cultivated by immortals]—a secret art of divination that has latched onto a wisp of your spiritual aura."

Noting the subtle shift in Eldrin Chen's demeanor, Zixu the Daoist pressed on, "The one seeking you bears ill intent. Their mastery over the calculations of fate is profound, I fear they may now be able to pinpoint your location at any given moment." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.